exam 1 - prescribing, OBRA '90, DSHEA

Question 1

who are the big 4 prescribers federally

Answer 1

MD/DO
dentists
podiatrists
veterinarians

Question 2

does federal law address prescription expiration or refills

Answer 2

no, only state laws

Question 3

prescription label requirements FEDERAL

Answer 3

name & address of dispenser
prescription #
date of the rx or its filling
name of prescriber
if on rx, name of patient
if on rx, directions for use
if on rx, any cautionary statements

Question 4

expiration and refills for OTC non control

Answer 4

one year
no rule

Question 5

expiration and refills for rx only non control

Answer 5

one year
no rule

Question 6

expiration and refill for controls 3-5

Answer 6

six months
5 refills

Question 7

expiration and refill for c2s

Answer 7

one year
not refillable

Question 8

what are the 4 parts of OBRA ‘90

Answer 8

prospective DUR
retrospective DUR
offer to conduct patient counseling
maintaining patient records

Question 9

what is a prospective DUR

Answer 9

pharmacist review drug therapy before each rx is filled for accuracy and appropriateness

Question 10

what is a retrospective DUR

Answer 10

review medication use of drugs and compare how they are being used against accepted standards

Question 11

how are dietary supplements defined under DSHEA

Answer 11

intended to supplement the diet and contains a vitamin, mineral, herb/botanical, an amino acid

Question 12

dietary supplement labeling must contain

Answer 12

name of the product
phrase “dietary supplement”
quantity of contents
manufacturer name and address
directions for use
supplement facts panel